Training for Hyrox? Here’s 5 key things to consider!
Now considered to be one of the biggest fitness competitions around, Hyrox attracts thousands of fitness enthusiasts every year to compete in everything from cardio drills to strength exercises pushing you to challenge yourself more than ever!
If you are thinking of taking on hyrox or already in training, here’s some key things to consider…
Including Functional Fitness in Your Training
Hyrox incorporates a lot of bodyweight movement in it’s races, so if you are not already working on your functional fitness movements such as squats, lunges, deadlifts and more - it’s a good idea to start building them into your training now.
2. A Focus on Running
A large proportion of the race is running, this can be from station to station or as part of a cardio drill, so if you are not a fan of running or haven’t run for a while, get on the treadmill and start building your endurance!
3. Hyrox Specific Training
It’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with the layout of the course and the exercises included as some may not be familiar such as sled pushes, ball slams and pull ups. There are many classes now who offer Hyrox Specific workouts so it’s a good idea to go along and try one out!
4. Footwear Selection
Like many other sports, it’s important to be smart in your choice of footwear. Remember that Hyrox includes a lot of running and speed work so you need shoes with a good grip and that will give you sufficient support!
5. Pace Yourself
Hyrox is a race for all fitness levels, it’s important not to get caught up in what’s going on around you as this could affect your overall performance. Instead focus on your own pace which will be relevant to your fitness level - we are all different and all working towards our own goal so don’t get too carried away!
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